JAMESTOWN - Residents and motorists who travel through Jamestown can now go to the city website to report potholes in various locations of the city. Visitors to JamestownNY.net will find the “Report Existing Potholes” icon on the homepage of the … [Read more...]
New Date Set for City-Police Union Arbitration Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and the Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association police union has been rescheduled for April 12-13. That's according to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who delivered the news to the … [Read more...]
Teresi Offers Update in Annexation Case, Still No Date Set for Arguments
JAMESTOWN - The legal battle between the city of Jamestown and the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer over the proposed Annexation of the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation could be moving forward later this month. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Restructuring Loan for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Developers
Amended loan agreement ensures city will receive $38,000 in lost property taxes, hotel tentatively set to open in July JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the restructuring of a loan for the developers of the DoubleTree by … [Read more...]
Council Discusses Renovation Work at JPD Headquarters
JAMESTOWN - The effort to address flooding that took place in the Jamestown Police Department headquarters last year continues to move forward. On Monday night during its work session the Jamestown City Council discussed change orders and more … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Clarification on JLDC Bylaw Issue from City Attorney, Clerk
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has received an update on the question of whether or not it would be able to make changes to the bylaws of the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). On Monday night City Attorney Marilyn … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi February 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an explanation on the recent changes of the bylaws of the Jamestown Local Development … [Read more...]
PropertyTax Exemptions in Jamestown at 37 Percent, Higher than 30 Percent Upstate NY Average
ALBANY - State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report Monday highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact they have on local governments and school districts. The report … [Read more...]
City Launches Property Tax Abatement Program to Address Dilapidated, Abandoned Properties
JAMESTOWN - Individuals who purchase and fix up dilapidated or condemned properties in Jamestown will now be able to apply for new tax credit. During Monday night’s City Council Meeting, Jamestown Development Director Vince DeJoy and Mayor Sam … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Calls for Amending New JLDC Bylaws to Reflect Original Appointment Rules
JAMESTOWN - City councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) wants to have the Jamestown City Council amend the bylaws for the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). During Monday night's city council work session, Liuzzo said he would like to … [Read more...]
